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December

Recently I submitted my resignation as the Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Nova Scotia. I wish the GPNS all the best in the future. I am moving on to a new chapter in my life.
Thank you to all who supported my campaigns over the years, and took the time to "like" and interact with this Facebook page. You have all made the political experience a rich and memorable one.

October

Results are in, and it does appear that Halifax Needham is the Greenest district in Nova Scotia. There will be lots more number crunching in the morning.
Many thanks to all my supporters and to everyone in the GPNS team, especially Leader John Percy. We fought the good fight!

Just heard a free political advertisement for the #NovaScotia NDP on CBC/Radio-Canada.
They say is it "part of the mandate of the national public broadcaster and in the best interest of the democratic process to make periods of program time available to duly registered political parties in order that they may have an opportunity to explain directly the platform for which they are seeking the support of the electorate." I think this is a great public service to offer.
I am the deputy leader of the Green Party of Nova Scotia, and I have not yet heard about when we get to make our voice heard. So I checked the site to see who's in:
"During a provincial or territorial general election campaign, the CBC/Radio-Canada will make free program time available to qualifying political parties."
Qualifications are not posted, though the introductory paragraph describes those qualifying as "duly registered political parties," among whom the GPNS is counted. As an official party, registered with Elections Nova Scotia, when do we get our free ad time?
#nsvotes#nspoli#votegreen#nselxn

September

From the Nova Scotia Green Party website:
This summer smaller parties in Nova Scotia were blindsided by a small, “insignificant” change to the Elections Act that doubled the filing fee for candidate nominations from $100 to $200. Running a full slate of candidates would therefore cost $10,200 instead of $5100. While the larger parties can absorb such a cost easily, and indeed would likely be reimbursed by getting 10% of the vote, such an increase could bankrupt smaller parties with limited resources and smaller voter share. Whether that was the intent of the change will be left to individual speculation. Suffice it to say we could not afford to run a full slate this election campaign and for that we are truly sorry.
That being said, we are indeed proud to present a slate of sixteen capable and worthy candidates to represent the Green Party of Nova Scotia. We sincerely hope that voters in these ridings will lend their support to these campaigns and give voice to the many issues of concern that we are raising.
Click here to see the full list of candidates.
http://greenparty.ns.ca/about/2013-candidates/

In the latest polling data from threehundredeight.com, I am registering at 6.7%. Not a huge number (though more than double my best ever), but what is significant is that I am polling ahead of the Progressive Conservative candidate. Two Greens currently hold that distinction in the latest data.
Thank you to all of my supporters, there's still a long way to go until election day. Share this news and spread the word!
http://www.threehundredeight.com/p/atlantic.html

This evening I am in the audience at the all-candidates debate in Halifax Needham. The North End Business Association did not invite me to attend. I am a duly nominated candidate in this riding, representing a registered political party with Elections Nova Scotia.
I hope everyone takes the time to visit greenparty.ns.ca to see our candidates and policies. I'll see you on the hustings!
#nspoli#nsvotes#votegreen#halifaxneedham

I am pleased to announce that I have been officially nominated to be the Green Party of Nova Scotia's 2013 election candidate in the riding of Halifax Needham. This will be my fourth election experience, and I am excited to be taking part in the democratic process once again.
Please like/share/follow my political Facebook page and twitter account (@krismaclellan). Feel free to contact me if you would like to know more about the GPNS and our policies, or if you would like an election sign. More to come!
#votegreen#nspoli#halifax#nsvotes#nselxn13

July

The Green Party of Nova Scotia is currently seeking candidates to represent the party in the next provincial election. If you are interested in getting involved and are looking for a fun and unique experience, please contact me or the party at
http://greenparty.ns.ca/contact-us/
My decision to get involved as been a rewarding one. If you have questions I am happy to talk about what being an election candidate is really like. It also looks great on a resume. The GPNS is here to support our team!

May

April

Not sure whats behind the jump in my page views here, but welcome one and all! Today is budget day, and leader John Percy are headed to the budget lockup. Details will be posted here after the budget drops.

FINAL DEBATE: Tonight at the Chester Legion Hall, 7:00 - All welcome. And this just in, Gerald Keddy is going to be there! At the 11th hour, conservative candidate Keddy has reversed his decision and will take part in this debate. Come one come all!

The "sexiest election candidate" contest is still going strong, and its into the final round. I'd love it if you guys could put my HRM-Green comrade Michael Dewar over the top and help bring in some national media attention to the HFX Greens! Don't let Iggy and Trudeau take this!